Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $199 for the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) — a $20 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)?

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray California (Refurbished) uses the Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap and the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) uses the Miyota 2035.

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Helgray California (Refurbished)vsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

s5-dirty-dozen-40mm-quartz

MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

40mm

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$199

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